MORe inspirations

Colourful apartment units and townhouses cluster around the communal garden with a common house at the end at Petaluma Avenue Cohousing in California

Shared workshop at Frogsong Cohousing in Cotati, California.

1 and 1/2-storey homes and a common house with shared facilities cluster around a communal greenspace at Third Street Cottages at Whidbey Island, Washington

Prepping for dinner at the communal kitchen at Nevada City Cohousing

Common house with exercise room, dining area and terrace at Conover Commons in Redmond, Washington

Aerial view of Earthsong Eco-Neighborhood in New Zealand. 32 homes sit in just over 3 acres. This multi-generational community accommodates a variety of households living in 1-bedroom studios to 4-bedroom houses. Key features are sustainable construction, extensive food gardens and orchards, car free grounds around the houses and play areas for children. (Photo: cohousing.org.nz)